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The Rubik’s Cube is 40 years old yeasterday, and to celebrate, Google has created a Google Doodle that presents an interactive virtual version of the much-loved puzzle toy. Erno Rubik invented the 3×3×3 cube in the spring of 1974, although it wasn't released globally until 1980. The Hungarian architect hand-crafted the prototype and set about trying to find the solution, which he surmised could take a lifetime if each element was just rotated randomly. It took him a month, and he realized that this could be a clever puzzle for the mass market. By January 2009, more than 350 million Rubik’s Cubes had been sold worldwide. More recent figures are not available, but considering that was more than five years ago, you can bet that figure has risen significantly. The cube itself has become an iconic object, appearing in many forms and on many designs. UK gadget retailer Firebox sells, for example, a Rubik’s Cube bedside lamp that can actually be played like the original toy.

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Apps that print your smartphone photos into the physical world are by no means novel. Some will print your images for free with ads on their backsides. Others, like Shutterfly, charge just 15 cents per high-quality 4 × 6-inch print. And though I wouldn’t recommend it, you can even print your photos in postcard form from an app backed by pop star Selena Gomez. The launch of Madesquare, a crafty new iOS app and picture-printing service, introduces a whole new set of surfaces for you to print your iPhone photos on — and at a reasonable price, too. Created by a group of four flea-market obsessed friends, Madesquare allows you to load and preview your images onto a variety of different materials and order them from within an app. The possibilities are vast and generally adorable: postcards, calendars, magnets, wood slabs, canvas, photo strips, recipe cards, photo clings, and pre-framed prints. It’s a quick and convenient service, whether you’re looking to make a customized gift for your mom or aiming to spice up a dreary wall in your home.

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Touchless toilets were the domain of airports, fancy steak restaurants, and Japan. Now, Americans, your very own throne can flush itself, thanks to a new gadget from a Kohler. Via Gizmodo, last week the plumbing giant announced the Touchless toilet flush kit, a do-it-yourself product that can be added to almost any toilet to make it flush without your touch. The battery-powered kit is centered around a sensor that activates the flush. Wave your hand over the sensor, and the toilet flushes. 

The kit eliminates the need to touch that germ-y tank lever while also making you feel like a toilet-controlling wizard. Here’s what you get in the kit. (Four AA batteries included; the bulk of the system sits inside your tank.)

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Surprise! Every smartphone emits trace amounts of electromagnetic energy, in levels that are measurable but not harmful to humans. Every smartphone does it; the technology site CNET even ranks smartphones, based on the radiation they emit. 

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A Twitter campaign by the NYPD to “communicate effectively” with the city’s residents backfired when people responded with photos of police brutality. Photos including officers pulling a woman’s hair, attacking people with batons and beating up a homeless man were just some of the pictures shared via the MyNYPD hashtag.

On 22 April the NYPD’s Twitter hashtag was the number one trending topic in the US.

Spring Break Article

Tuesday:

• I went to the Garden State Plaza Mall
• At the end I went to go eat at Nordstrom Cafe 

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Wednesday:

• I went to the AMC movie theaters with my 2 little cousins to watch Rio 2
• After that we played outside

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Thursday:

• My Mom, sisters, and I went to the mall to pick up a dress for my little sister for Easter

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 Friday:

• My uncle and his girlfriend,Yasna, came over my house and she got cake from Mills Bakery

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 Saturday:

• My Mom, sisters, and I walked around the shops in Ridge-wood from 12:00am-5:30pm
• The shops we went to was Gypsy Warrior, Alex and Ani, East Coast Burgers, Ben and Jerry's, Lucky, and a shoe store
• After that we went to the mall and went to Vince Camuto, Free People, and the Nordstrom E Bar

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Sunday:

• EASTER (church)
• Party

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The humble light bulb: Screw it in, flip the switch, and light: boring, right? But the light bulb is changing. You should really start thinking of the light bulb as the newest connected device in your smart home. First the basics: Incandescent light bulbs are out; LED bulbs are in. They use one-tenth the energy (cost one-tenth to run) and last 50 times as long. If you tried a CFL and hated the blue light or the fact that they didn’t dim, it’s time to try the new LEDs. They’re dimmable (check your dimmer for compatibility), cost way less to run, and they’ve come down in price. The Cree LED bulbs are retailing for about $10 a bulb. While the energy efficiency is great, let’s dig into the cool factor. Light bulbs are now WiFi connected and controllable through your smartphone. Yes, this sounds very utilitarian: You can put them on a schedule for security or turn them on and off remotely. But the power of these devices is in their color, dimming, and programmable controls.

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CLICK THIS LINK FOR THE VIDEO:

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/the-humble-light-bulb-screw-it-in-flip-the-82125709832.html

My Voki

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 Previously, you could Tweet and view emoji only from mobile devices that supported the characters, and operating systems like OS X that had emoji support built in. On most web browsers, however, emoji would show up as empty boxes. Now, twitter added emojis and now... EVERYBODY WINS!!!

SKIN DEEP INK (3D) FLYER

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The LG G Flex is the world's first smartphone that is curved and flexible. This makes it more comfortable when holding it to your face to make calls. You can apply 80 pounds of pressure to the back and it won't break. The LG G Flex can also heal, so if you scratch the back with keys it will start disappearing within minutes.

Do Now

      Something I think that is entertaining is skateboarding. I got my first board in 5th grade, and i loved it. I currently ride a green penny board with yellow wheels! I watched on Youtube a while back people doing tricks and it was awesome! I saw a kid on instagram on my phone too and he was good at it. I don't really do tricks, I mostly cruise down the streets. It gives me a feeling that I'm free...

Presentation

          Presentation is when a person is giving a speech or is showing something to a group of people. When you entertain the audience and present your ideas, and make it come alive, that makes what a presentation is.
          What makes a good presentation you may ask? In my opinion, it is when you put on a show. When people enjoy it and you have fun with it!

My Survey

Do Now 3/17

                   Being invisible can be very exciting, but there were deeds to be done. I went on a mission to secretly do good deeds and become and unrecognized hero. The first thing I did was help a girl named Anna clean her room so she can go hang out with her friends sooner. She was looking forward to the hang out all week. 

                   Another thing I did was go to a boy named Aidens house and taught him to ride a skateboard so he can ride it to school and get there in no time. Doing good things for others is fun, what would you do?

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A month ago, Flappy Bird creator Dong Nguyen pulled his insanely popular mobile game from the App Store. Now, in an interview with Rolling Stone, he hinted at bringing it back. "I’m considering it," Nguyen tells David Kushner. According to the piece, Nguyen doesn’t plan on updating the game, but may re-release the original with a warning: "Please take a break." 

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The upcoming DROP kitchen scale brings smarts to your measuring. It’s more assistant than measuring device. It connects to your iPad over Bluetooth, and an app watches the weights of ingredients as you add them to a prep bowl. It tells you exactly when to stop pouring. But if you go over, no problem. It will recalculate the rest of the recipe so the proportions are right

If you want a smart scale, check out the Prep Pad.

@https://www.yahoo.com/tech/your-next-kitchen-scale-will-do-the-measuring-for-you-78631077357.html

Do Now

          Spreadsheet is a great software that can help with many different situations. It can be used by doctors, dentists, teachers, and even kids in school! It helps me get organized and have everything all together. If you have google drive, which is free, then you can use spreadsheet for free too! See, everyone wins...

Tech Article 3

Ford has found a new software to power its in-car entertainment and communication system. They are making plans to drop Microsoft for software from BlackBerry. For its sync in car system, which connects to phones for access to music and other services. Ford is tring to use software called QNX made by BlackBerry rather than the embedded version of Windows according to two people on the automaker’s plans who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the plans are still private. News of the switch was first reported in the February issue of the Hansen Report, an auto industry newsletter.

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/02/24/ford-to-drop-microsoft-from-car-systems/?_php=true&_type=blogs&ref=technology&_r=0

Do Now 2/25

When I hear the work copyright I Think the legal right given to a person to publish material and authorize others to do the same. What I learned in that article was that all things copyrighted immediately and you don't need to fill paperwork.When somebody does something, it is immediately copyrighted. And, you can even use the © if you want.

http://teachamazing.com/educational-technology-and-copyright-law/

Tech Article 3

Many realators these days aren't protecting you from cybercriminals. Recently, the store Target has been hacked, leaving many of their customers credit cards unsafe... Big American retail stores have become a top target of cybercriminals, but the industry has very little motivation to up its security.

   be careful with what YOU do...

Check out this information @ http://money.cnn.com/2014/02/18/technology/security/retail-hack/index.html

Tech Artice 2 (FLAPPY BIRD DIES)

The world’s most downloaded game can be downloaded no more. This past weekend, 29-year-old game designer Dong Nguyen removed Flappy Bird from app stores. The 50 million people who had already downloaded the app can still play it on their phones. The rest of the world will never know the frustration of tapping the yellow head on a green pipe.
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2014 Sochi Olympics

       The sport I enjoy competing in is skiing. Skiing is a beautiful sport needing hard work. I love going from side to side taking in the fresh air letting all the ice whisk by me. I believe there isnt a better feeling in the world...

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        I cant wait to see Jessica Jerome going skii jumping, I was in awe. She is a very hard working girl 

and I enjoy watching her skii.

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           Gravity is defeated, for a beat or two, when it all works perfectly, and “it’s a great feeling because you can just float,” says Jessica Jerome of the United States, who will be competing in the first women’s ski jumping competition at an Olympics.

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• http://youtu.be/XWzYOpWi65E

• http://youtu.be/EU6JJImhm90

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Why dont YOU strap on a pair of skiis and get going?

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Tech Article News

Have you ever heard of Flappy Bird? Well, I have sure heard a load about it. So, I searched up information on it and turns out that it makes over 50k a day! When I first heard this I thought it couldnt be, but that silly little bird is a big money maker! This game is the latest addicting smartphone game...the game is going down in history!
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Why dont you go try Flappy Bird?

Welcome!

Hi! My name is Nevena! I live with my mom, dad, Milena and Bozana (my 2 sisters). I love the color blue and enjoy riding my penny board. I play basketball and enjoy playing the guitar and singing.